Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Board And Advisory Roles
References
Timeline
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Alec Jhangiani

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Visionary leader in arts, media, marketing and entertainment with a proven record of launching and scaling culturally impactful ventures across film, music, live events, and branded content. Expertise in fundraising, creative direction, audience development, and strategic partnerships. Adept at aligning artistic vision with business acumen to build sustainable platforms that resonate locally and nationally.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder / Managing Partner / Creative Director

Phonetic Agency
Fort Worth, USA
01.2020 - Current
  • Led business development efforts, expanding client base and securing contracts with NASCAR, Dickies, Texas Christian University, and La Pulga Spirits.
  • Directed comprehensive marketing campaigns spanning experiential activations, brand/media strategy, creative direction, video production, social and PR.
  • Shaped long-term narratives for clients across media, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors.
  • Recruited and managed creative and fulfillment teams.
  • Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.

Co-Founder / Principal

Fortress Presents
Fort Worth, USA
01.2015 - Current
  • Raised $4M+ in capital to launch Fortress Festival, North Texas’ premier independent music festival.
  • Developed mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding and partnerships.
  • Programmed lineups including Leon Bridges, CHVRCHES, Run the Jewels, Khruangbin, Flying Lotus and more.
  • Attracted 65,000+ attendees; and secured national coverage in Billboard, USA Today, Harper’s Bazaar, Texas Monthly.
  • Secured major sponsorships with Dickies, Diageo (Seagram's, Don Julio), and other global brands.
  • Led creative strategy, booking, and promotional campaigns for 7,000 capacity venue Wild Acre Live.

Independent Film/Music Producer & Consultant

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01.2006 - Current
  • Producer: Alamo Bootleg Vol. 1 (Charley Pride, Jaime Wyatt) – #27 on Alt Country charts; oversaw creative direction, studio recordings, financing and marketing strategy.
  • Exec. Producer: A Country Called Home – LA Film Festival premiere, global distribution with ARC and Alchemy.
  • Producer: Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Media Project - Global livestream reaching 5M+ viewers.
  • Producer: Knife – SXSW & Rooftop Films selection starring Charles Baker, edited by David Lowery.
  • Consulting Producer: To The Wonder – Terrence Malick feature; oversaw splinter unit filming, supported investor relations, secured key locations.
  • Casting & Art Dept.: The Tree of Life (Palme d’Or, Cannes 2011; Best Picture Nominee)

Executive Director · Artistic Director · Programming Director

Lone Star Film Society
Fort Worth, USA
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Secured $2M+ in funding from public and private sources.
  • Achieved first-ever net-positive fiscal years; reduced debt by 93%.
  • Curated lineups including films that earned 53 Oscar nominations in 4 years.
  • Developed marketing strategies that tripled submissions; boosted attendance 40%+.
  • Built distributor partnerships with Sony Pictures Classics, Focus Features, and Fox Searchlight.
  • Launched filmmaker mentorship program with industry leaders including Ted Hope, Dana Harris, Eugene Hernandez.
  • Oversaw strategic planning, marketing, budgeting, board engagement and staff management.
  • Served as primary spokesperson at events, press conferences and interviews.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Transformative leadership
  • Cultural Programming
  • Talent Relations
  • Festival Production
  • Media Production
  • Fundraising & Capital Development
  • Angel funding
  • Investor relations
  • Brand & Content Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Public Speaking
  • Crisis management

Awards

  • 2024, Addy Award, Fort Worth Chapter, Social Media Campaign, Phonetic
  • Fort Worth Magazine, Most Influential People in Fort Worth, Two Years; featured honoree and cover story

Board And Advisory Roles

  • Board Member, DeFy Tickets, next-gen event ticketing platform
  • Advisory Board, South Asian Film Festival of Dallas

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder / Managing Partner / Creative Director

Phonetic Agency
01.2020 - Current

Co-Founder / Principal

Fortress Presents
01.2015 - Current

Executive Director · Artistic Director · Programming Director

Lone Star Film Society
01.2007 - 01.2015

Independent Film/Music Producer & Consultant

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01.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Texas at Austin

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